Antonyms for unindustrious
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-duhs-tree-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʌs tri əs |
Definition of unindustrious
Origin :- "characterized by energy, effort, and attention," 1520s (implied in industriously), from Middle French industrieux and directly from Late Latin industriosus, from Latin industria (see industry). Retains the etymological sense. Related: Industriousness.
- As in lazy : adj inactive, sluggish
- As in shiftless : adj lazy
- The unindustrious pupil imagines that “p” represents 8, and not “f” or “v,” and translates 1845 into “To pour oil” .
- Extract from : « Assimilative Memory » by Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Synonyms for unindustrious
- apathetic
- asleep on the job
- careless
- comatose
- dallying
- dilatory
- directionless
- drowsy
- dull
- flagging
- good-for-nothing
- idle
- inattentive
- incompetent
- indifferent
- indolent
- inert
- lackadaisical
- laggard
- lagging
- languid
- languorous
- lethargic
- lifeless
- loafing
- neglectful
- out of it
- passive
- procrastinating
- remiss
- shiftless
- slack
- sleepy
- slothful
- slow
- slow-moving
- snoozy
- somnolent
- supine
- tardy
- tired
- torpid
- trifling
- unambitious
- unconcerned
- unenergetic
- unindustrious
- unmotivated
- unpersevering
- unready
- weary
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